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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core Ultra 5 225F vs Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

The Core Ultra 5 225F is slightly faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's $3,220.46 cheaper!

  • Up to 3% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 1 year and 3 months newer
  • Up to 2064% cheaper$165.23 vs $3,385.69
  • Up to 2134% better value for money
  • Up to 2064% more expensive$3,385.69 vs $165.23

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F ranks 2 points higher.

Coreshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 54 more cores.

Threadshelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 118 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has 236 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F has a 3% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X boosts 4% higher.

TDPhelp

Core Ultra 5 225F draws 285W less power.

Pricehelp

Core Ultra 5 225F is $3,220.46 cheaper.

LGA1851
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sTR5
Arrow Lake-S
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Storm Peak
Desktop
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Desktop
No Integrated Graphics
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
6400 MHz (DDR5)
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5200 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core Ultra 5 225F or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225F. It's 3% faster than the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 62/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core Ultra 5 225F than Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
3% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core Ultra 5 225F or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core Ultra 5 225F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core Ultra 5 225F and Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
Performance: Core Ultra 5 225F scores 64/100, Ryzen Threadripper 7980X scores 62/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core Ultra 5 225F or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core Ultra 5 225F or Ryzen Threadripper 7980X?expand_more
The Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

Popular Comparisons

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